Hanol Village, Aug. 9 -- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said Indian football is making "excellent progress" and added that the Indian Super League (ISL) will be hosted again, while highlighting the government's plans to promote a strong academy culture across sports.

Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, Mandaviya said new football clubs are also being formed as the sport continues to grow in the country.

"Football is making excellent progress. The ISL will be hosted again, and new football clubs are being formed," Mandaviya said.

"The government has also announced a package of Rs 36,000 crore, under which we have decided to promote an academy culture; academies for various d...